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INTERVIEW

Usethese questions as a guide to interview a classmate. Add questions of your own.

1.Is there a consumer movement in your country? Who are the leaders? Are there organized groups of consumers? Are there consumer publications? Are there consumer protection laws and lobbyists?

What are the goals of the consumer movement in your country? What are its accomplishments?

What factors have inhibited the growth of the consumer movement?

If there is no consumer movement in your country, do you believe there should be one?

What issues would you like to see a consumer movement address in your country?

2.What can you do in your country if you buy a product that malfunctions?

3.Have you ever returned a product in the United States? Explain what happened.

4.Some critics feel that a government should not interfere with big business. They contend that big business will regulate itself and that the government should let business operate without interference. Do you agree with these critics? Cite some specific examples of government regulation to support your opinion.